Revision: March 2, 2021, 10:19 a.m.
Rep. Welch, Rock. 13
February 16, 2021
2021-0386h
08/04
Amendment to HB 471
Amend RSA 106-L:5, III as inserted by section 1 of the bill by replacing it with the following:
III. For the purposes of a disciplinary hearing, subpoena and examine witnesses under oath, take oaths or affirmations, and reduce to writing testimony given at any hearing. Any person whose rights or privileges may be affected at such a disciplinary hearing may appear with witnesses and be represented by counsel. A disciplinary hearing shall be public; however, a portion of the hearing may be closed to the public only if the party seeking closure can prove with specificity that the portion of the hearing will reveal confidential information that creates a compelling interest outweighing the public’s presumed right of access. The council may in a nonpublic session, hear and consider the request for closure and rule on such request.